RCMP Reporting Several Avalanche Incidents near Pemberton
a large avalanche on the north face of Cassiope Pea
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Category: Snow Conditions
Avalanche Canada: The Crust That Never Dies
It’s here to stay… The early December crust/facet persistent weak layer (PWL) is now a well-established feature of this season’s snowpack. The atmospheric river events that created this layer were unprecedented, in terms of their intensity. But the resulting layer is not. We’ve seen these “rain on snow” events before, and those experiences provide us …
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Whitewater Avalanche Conditions Report
Dave from the Whitewater Ski Resort is back to deliver their 5th Avalanche Conditions Report of the Season. Some key highlights to be aware of: – Sunny weather at the hill and great skiing. – Avalanche Canada dropped the hazard to LOW for the first time since December 7th, 2021 – There was a widespread …
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Special Public Avalanche Warning for Southern BC and Western Alberta UPDATED
The Special Public Avalanche Warning issued Thursday, Jan. 20, has been expanded to include the South Rockies and Lizard Range regions. Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada, is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users across numerous forecast regions in BC and Alberta. Warm temperatures and lots of sunshine are expected …
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Stawamus Chief 1st Descent
Squamish locals, Paul Greenwood, Eric Carter and Chris Christie, scored a first descent of the North Gully of Siám’ Smánit (Stawamus Chief). The above average snowpack created near perfect conditions for the trio and allowed them to make this dream a reality. Using a mix of rock climbing and mountaineering skills they found some decent …
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Whitewater Public Service Avalanche Announcement
Dave from the Whitewater Snow Safety Team has posted a Public Service Avalanche Announcement on the current avalanche conditions.
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Avalanche Canada: Don’t always trust a robust crust
An update on the lasting impact of the atmospheric rivers
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Whitewater Slackcountry Avalanche
On December 27, 2021, at 3:30 pm, Nelson SAR and Whitewater Ski Patrol responded to an SOS activated following a size 2.5 avalanche outside of the Whitewater Ski area on the south face of the East Peak of Evening Ridge. Four people and two dogs were involved in the avalanche. No one was fully buried, …
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Christmas Top 10 Powder Resorts
Santa delivered the best powder snow in a decade in BC's mountains, Merry Christmas!
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Crystal Mountain Avalanche Fatality Statement
An avalanche at Crystal Mountain, Washington, took a skiers life while backcountry skiing with five others. Robert Weisel, 66, died of multiple blunt force injuries, according to the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office. Here is the official report: At approximately 10:50am on December 11, 2021, an avalanche was reported in a closed area of the …
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Snowboarder fatality at Silverstar
A snowboarder was pronounced dead at SilverStar Mountain Resort on Saturday morning. The snowboarder was found alone and buried in the deep snow with only his snowboard visible. A skier spotted a snowboard sticking out of the snow in a Putnam Creek ravine and after digging discovered the victim unconscious. “Despite the attempt of rescuers, …
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Whitewater Avalanche Conditions Report
Dave from Whitewater Ski Resort presents the Avalanche Conditions Report for December 9th, 2021. These conditions persist throughout most of BC. Avalanche Canada has also stated that we’re entering a period of uncertainty and rising avalanche danger for most regions. Avalanches might propagate widely and run faster than expected on the crust. If you’re heading …
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